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Vanilla Bean
Herbs & Spices

Vanilla Bean

54
Health
ScoreC

Vanilla bean is the cured orchid seed pod whose vanillin provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phenolic activity alongside complex aroma.

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Why Vanilla Bean scores 54

Nutrient density2
Protein quality2
Fiber content0
Healthy fats5
Bioactive compounds14
Glycemic impact9
Top nutrients

% Daily Value per a pinch (2 g)

Manganese 0.2%Copper 0.2%Potassium 0.1%Magnesium 0.1%Zinc 0.0%

Nutrition

per_100g

288
Calories
1.2g
Protein
12.7g
Carbs
0.1g
Fat
0g
Fiber

Health benefits

Provides antioxidant protection

moderate evidence

Vanillin scavenges free radicals and inhibits lipid peroxidation

Offers anti-inflammatory activity

limited evidence

Vanillin modulates pro-inflammatory signaling and cytokine release in laboratory models

Supports mood and stress response

limited evidence

Vanilla aroma engages olfactory pathways associated with calming and reduced stress reactivity

Pairs well with

  • ·Pair with dairy or cream because vanillin and the pod's aroma compounds are fat-soluble and bloom in a lipid base
  • ·Combine with cinnamon and nutmeg in baked goods for layered, warming phenolic flavor

Practical tips

  • ·Best timing: Vanilla is a flavoring used in tiny amounts with no circadian dependency.
  • ·Split the pod and scrape the seeds into warm liquid, then steep the empty pod to extract every aromatic compound
  • ·Store used pods in sugar to make vanilla sugar and avoid waste

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